sharpness

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Noun

sharpness

1. (uncountable) the cutting ability of an edge; keenness
2. (uncountable) the fineness of the point a pointed object
3. (countable) The product or result of being sharp.
4. (of food etc) pungency or acidity
5. (of an image) distinctness, focus
6. (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity
7. (obsolete) edge or blade

Synonyms

• (cutting ability of an edge) keenness
• (fineness of a point)
• (pungency, acidity) acidity, acridity, piquancy, pungency, sourness
• (of an image) clarity, distinctness, focus
• (of intelligence) acuteness, acuity

Translations

• French: tranchant
• German: Schärfe
• Spanish: agudeza

Translations

• French: finesse, acuité

Translations

• French: acidité

Translations

• French: netteté
• German: Schärfe, Bildschärfe

Translations

• French: acuité, tranchant

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Sharpness

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Proper noun

1. An inland port in Stroud, Gloucestershire (OS grid ref SO6702).

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